SKIING INFORMATION

The resort offers good opportunities for all types of skiers – whether you are a novice or an expert, Bansko has it all.
The Pirin Mountain has a predominantly Alpine character with three peaks towering above 2900m.
Guaranteed snow and beautiful weather – surrounded by the Pirin, Rila and Rhodopes mountains, Bansko is a climatic mountain resort with a short summer and long winter.
Temperatures – The average temperature during January is minus 1.9C. Snowfalls are abundant, providing a constant winter snow cover up to 2m thick. The skiing season along the Pirin slopes starts in the middle of December and ends in mid April.

State of the art facilities - fantastic variety for all types of skiers, off piste and x-country skiing.

There are new cable cars with a capacity of 5000 passengers per hour.

The slopes of Todorin Vruh are the best spot for novices, with gentle slopes and long runs from the chair lift. The slopes also give access to some good off-piste skiing and snow boarding.

Intermediates can take the triple chair lift to the top of the peak and try one of the downhill runs. Snow conditions in Bansko are good and there are seldom queues even in the height of the season. A multi-million Euro project has recently seen the installation of new lifts, including an eight-person gondola, adding to the popularity of the Bansko ski area.

Bansko has a round the clock emergency rescue service based in the town of Bansko and in the region of Shiligarnika in Pirin Mountain . This is fully equipped with all the necessary equipment.

Beginners - 35%; Intermediate - 40%; Advanced - 25%
Snow cannons - 45 snow cannons covering over 50% of ski

Ski School
This is easily available when you get there but I would be more than happy to book it in advance if you prefer.
Excellent with classes offered at 5 levels. A – E depending on your ability.
Private and small group lessons are also available.
Cross-country skiing is offered in at 2 levels.
Children above the age of 6 can attend ski school.
The Ulen Ski and Snowboard School offers good tuition, particularly for children who are cared for at the Ulen Junior Ski Club.

Ski Rental
There is a large choice of rental shops all offering similar packages.  We can recommend reasonable places for your skiing equipment needs.

Lockers
Safe storage right at the gondola station or at any of the ski hire shops.

Aprés Ski
Bansko is not as wild as Bulgaria 's other popular ski resorts like Borovets and Pamporovo. This small old-fashioned town takes its tone from the quiet locals, who prefer to while away the evenings in the large selection of low-ceilinged taverns and pubs before a roaring fire. Most offer entertainment in the form of local musicians or folk orchestras.  But if you're looking for something a little more lively, there are several nightclubs and Karaoke Bars, plus some trendy "music" bars now springing up to cater for the larger numbers of visitors.  There's also a 10 pin bowling alley, at the Strahitze Hotel, on Pirin St. , and if you really must, even a lap dancing club - so if you want it...all life is here!!